This is one of my favorite paintings - in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. This hand-painted lacquered miniature features a radiant recreation of the Princess de Broglie by Ingres with luminous 24K gold foil. The black onyx pendant (1-3/4" x 3/4") has been painstakingly covered with many layers of oil paint, egg tempura, gold foil, and lacquer to create the dramatic effect and signed in gold by the artist. The pendant, crowned with a 14K fluted rondel and 24K Swarovski crystal, hangs from a hand-knotted strand of Grade AA white pearls and custom vintage periwinkle Venetian beads. 14K Clasp 18" ONLY ONE!
Posted by Charlotte B on 27th Dec 2020
Gold is so lavishly used in this portrait to frame and further enhance the many shades of blue in her gown. In addition, her flesh is captured so beautifully by the artist. The use of graduated hand-knotted pearls and those incredible vintage periwinkle Venetian beads are stunning!! Every detail was so well thought out and executed by an obviously talented artist.